Drew Barrymore says her grandfather John’s corpse was stolen from the morgue by Erroyl Flynn for a poker game after his death in 1942
Actor John Barrymore’s corpse was apparently taken out for a final spin by his pals after his death in 1942.
Drew Barrymore dished on the bizarre story during an appearance on the YouTube series Hot Ones – where guests have to be interviewed while eating increasingly hotter hot wings.
The Golden Globe winner also revealed that she thinks the cult-classic comedy Weekend at Bernies was inspired by the disturbing story.
Creepy: Drew Barrymore confirmed a bizarre Hollywood rumor that the corpse of her grandfather, actor John Barrymore, was apparently stolen from the morgue and taken out for a final soiree by his pals after his death in 1942
Hot Ones host Sean Evans asked the Santa Clarita Diet star about the longrunning Hollywood rumor that Erroyl Flynn and a few others stole her grandfather’s corpse out of the morgue for a party.
‘They did!’ She exclaimed. ‘And I will say this, I hope my friends do the same for me.’
She added: ‘That is the kind of spirit I can get behind. Just prop the old bag up and have a last few rounds.’
Drew was born into an acting dynasty, her grandfather John was a veteran in the industry on stage, screen and radio.
‘I think death comes with so much morose sadness, and I understand that, but if it’s okay, just with me, if everyone can be really happy and celebratory and have a party, that would be my preference,’ she quipped about the chilling tale.
‘They did!’ She exclaimed. ‘And I will say this, I hope my friends do the same for me. That is the kind of spirit I can get behind. Just prop the old bag up and have a last few rounds.’